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Max Dowman’s Under-21s Omission Fuels Arsenal Debut Speculation

His absence from the Premier League 2 lineup signals potential inclusion on the first-team bench for Sunday’s opener at Old Trafford

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Overview

  • Max Dowman, not due to turn 16 until December, has stood out in Arsenal’s Asia pre-season tour with eye-catching performances against AC Milan, Newcastle and Villarreal.
  • Several pundits, including Danny Murphy, Michael Owen and Tim Sherwood, have backed Dowman for breakout status or Young Player of the Season in 2025/26.
  • Rob Green has instead tipped Myles Lewis-Skelly, fresh off a new long-term contract, as the standout academy prospect for the upcoming campaign.
  • Mikel Arteta confirmed that Dowman will remain close to the first team under a bespoke development pathway balancing progression with his welfare.
  • Premier League rules bar under-16s from official competitive fixtures until they turn 16, restricting Dowman to friendlies, training and bench roles until December.